Fossildude19 Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 Another, in focus picture like the last, looking straight down on the chewing surface will help. Cropped and brightened: @Harry Pristis @Shellseeker 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Harry Pristis Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 My first thought was "tapir premolar." 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites
digit Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 My initial thought while looking at the first couple of images was possibly a deer premolar but with the occlusal view I think Harry's got this one with the ID of tapir. Fossil tapir crowns are notorious for becoming detached from the roots--I have mostly enameled caps in my small collection. Tooth seems small and doesn't seem to have much wear so I wonder if this was from a younger tapir? Cheers. -Ken 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Meganeura Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 Yeah I saw that shape and also immediately thought tapir premolar - I’m with Harry and Ken on this! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Shellseeker Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 14 hours ago, digit said: My initial thought while looking at the first couple of images was possibly a deer premolar but with the occlusal view I think Harry's got this one with the ID of tapir. Fossil tapir crowns are notorious for becoming detached from the roots--I have mostly enameled caps in my small collection. Tooth seems small and doesn't seem to have much wear so I wonder if this was from a younger tapir? Un_erupted or barely erupted implies a short brutal life. No sign of roots .. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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